Communications and PR Specialist

About the BJP Fund

The BJP Fund was founded by journalists, for journalists, and, as an independent foundation, enables in-depth journalism. For 30 years, we have been empowering journalists to lift the lid, dig deeper, and expose abuses. We do this by providing financial support to journalists for their projects, by training a new generation of investigative journalists, and by enabling journalists to continue their professional development. More information about the Fund and its grant programs can be found on our website.

About the role

As a PR and Communications Specialist, you will report to a Senior PR and Communications Specialist. Together, you are responsible for all external communications for the BJP Fund. Your goal is not only to inform journalists but also to inspire them. So that journalists can step back from the daily news cycle and take on in-depth journalistic projects . So that they can continue to develop as journalists in a changing media landscape through our Expertise Development Grant. Or so that aspiring journalists can take their first career steps in investigative journalism through our Young Talent program .

You come up with creative ways to highlight new grant programs. You also contribute ideas on how to position our organization and enhance our image among newer target groups, such as audiovisual journalists, photographers, and regional/local journalists. Do you have ideas on how we can reach a broad and diverse group of journalists? We’d love to hear them in your cover letter!

The role is primarily hands-on, but there is room for you to take the initiative and be creative. For example, you will be responsible for scheduling online consultation hours, organizing ticket promotions for journalistic events, ordering and distributing promotional materials, and maintaining contact and email lists. You will also manage social media channels and create clear, engaging written and audiovisual content.

In addition, you’ll maintain active contact with partner organizations and share important news with our network. You are always looking to expand that network and reach existing and new target audiences both online and offline. You organize workshops or presentations at journalism schools, newsrooms, and other venues. Together with your colleagues, you represent the BJP Fund at journalism award ceremonies and events such as the VVOJ conference, the Local Media Awards, or the Festival of Journalism.

What we offer

As a Communications and PR Officer at the BJP Fund, you’ll have a versatile and flexible role that combines both independent and team-oriented work. Within our small organization,which values accessibility and approachability, you’ll havea significant say, and your ideas will be welcomed. You will work largely from any location. In consultation, it is possible to work partly from home or occasionally remotely. If you prefer to work at our cozy office in the heart of Amsterdam, that is also an option. However, it is important that you are available to attend events, which often take place in the Randstad.

You will initially be offered a one-year contract for 32 hours per week, with a one-month probationary period. Your gross salary, based on full-time work, will range from €2,538.21 to €3,934.24.

What we're asking for

• You have an interest in journalism and media and would enjoy working in a support role at an organization such as the BJP Fund;
• You have experience managing social media channels;
• You have experience with final editing and content creation (interviews,
• news articles, short articles). Experience with (audio)visual communication is a plus;
• You work efficiently, are organized, and can adapt quickly;
• You can combine short-term actions with long-term planning;
• You are fluent in Dutch and communicate effectively not only externally, but also
• within the team with your colleagues
• Experience with Hootsuite, WordPress, Mailchimp, Facebook/LinkedIn ads, and
• Familiarity with Google Analytics is a plus;
• Experience in SEO is a plus.

Interested?

The BJP Fund is committed to reflecting the diversity of society in its organizational structure and policies, and therefore welcomes applications from candidates whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented in our organization.

Are you interested in this position? If so, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to vacatures@fondsbjp.nl by Monday, December 19, 2022. For more information about the opening, please contact Livia Benders at communicatie@fondsbjp.nl.